MilitaryM101/M102
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The M101A1 (previously designated Howitzer M2A2 on Carriage M2A2) howitzer is an artillery piece developed and used by the United States. It was the standard U.S. light field howitzer in World War II and saw action in both the European and Pacific theaters and during the Korean War. Entering production in 1941, it quickly gained a reputation for accuracy and a powerful punch. The M101A1 fires 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition and has a range of 12,330 yards (11,270 m) or 7 miles, making it suitable for supporting infantry.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal, Kia Machine Tool, Sorel industries (Canadian C3) |
| Introduced | 1941 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 2.26 t |
| Length | 5.94 m |
| Range | 11.27 km |
| Caliber | 105 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| France | — | |
| Brazil | TOWED 105mm | confirmed |
| Vietnam | 105 | confirmed |
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